The Christmas season in Spain would be incomplete without one of the year’s most anticipated events—the national lottery draw, “El Gordo.” This is more than just a game of chance; it is a true national tradition that unites millions of people with a shared sense of hope. Well before December 22, the day of the draw, Spaniards buy tickets and share them with family members, friends, and colleagues, all dreaming that their number will be the lucky one. The atmosphere is charged with excitement and the expectation of a miracle that could change lives overnight.
Amidst this nationwide excitement, self-proclaimed “prophets” emerge every year—numerologists, astrologers, and mediums who all try to predict the winning combination. Their forecasts quickly spread across news feeds and social media, fueling lively debates. In 2025, the main figure in the pre-lottery frenzy was the well-known clairvoyant Benita, whose statements led many Spaniards to rethink their ticket choices.
Benita, known for her candor, wasted no time in naming the exact number that she claimed would win the top prize—”El Gordo.” According to her vision, the winning combination would be 53,068. To back up her words and show her absolute confidence, the medium cheerfully showed journalists a lottery ticket (décimo) with that very number. The stakes are high: the grand prize is 400,000 euros per ticket, a life-changing sum for most people in the country.
However, Benita’s predictions were not limited to the main prize. The clairvoyant, previously known to the wider public as Maestro Joao, also shared insights about other significant winnings. She did not disclose the full ticket numbers, but did reveal their last two digits, offering players a valuable hint. According to her forecast, the second prize, awarding €125,000 per ticket, will end with -88. The third prize, worth €50,000, is expected to end in -35.
On top of that, Benita also highlighted one of the two fourth prizes. The lucky ticket that will add €20,000 to its owner’s budget, she says, will end with -56. Predictions like these, especially from such a well-known figure, always generate immense demand. It’s safe to say that tickets with the mentioned endings will now become the object of a true hunt across Spain, with lottery kiosks selling them likely to see a surge in buyers.
Incidentally, Benita is one of the most recognizable media personalities in Spain. Previously, she gained fame under the name Maestro Joao and became a frequent guest on various television shows. Her forecasts, covering not only lotteries but also the lives of celebrities, politics, and the social scene, always ignite lively public debate. Thanks to her charisma and many years on screen, thousands of fans across the country trust her predictions and eagerly await her next revelations.
